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Lizzo outfit from Cardi B birthday party

Lizzo Shuts Down Bodyshamers in the Most Powerful Way

The singer clapped back at haters who criticized her most recent outfit by questioning why society is so obsessed with how she looks.…

October 28, 2021

Is Body Neutrality the Alternative to Body Positivity?

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Is it possible to always have a positive self-image? No, but simple self-acceptance, regardless of your body type, is probably the better way to go.…

August 18, 2020

Zac Efron Gets ‘Down to Earth’ About Social Expectations of the Male Body

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The online discourse about the former 'High School Musical' star's 'dad bod' shows that our society has created unhealthy and unrealistic standards for men as well.…

August 10, 2020

How Latoya Shauntay Snell Is Reshaping the Fitness Industry

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

The plus-sized runner is breaking fitness norms one marathon (and ultramarathon) at a time.…

February 10, 2019